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Tech giants, plus Kohl's, maintain leadership ranking of green power users

July 26, 2016

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., IKEA, Biogen Inc., Cinemark USA Inc. and Philips Lighting were among seven new partners included in the EPA's quarterly ranking of green power users.

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GM makes big strides in onsite renewables with solar, landfill gas

July 25, 2016

Leading the way among U.S. automakers, General Motors is making big strides in onsite renewable generation.

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Presentation: Financing for Energy and Sustainability

July 25, 2016

For many energy managers, accessing capital for energy projects requires overcoming significant barriers; this presentation is one resource that can help get them over the hurdles.

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Target will power 60 stores with energy from Texas wind farm

July 25, 2016

Target Corp. is partnering with Starwood Energy Group on its first wind power deal.

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Weekend reads: 5 big energy stories you may have missed

July 23, 2016

In this edition, the rumored 'Apple Car' may have already been delayed and The New York Times suggests renewable energy may be hurting global action on climate change.

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AIG boasts energy efficiency efforts, sustainability work with suppliers, in citizenship report

July 22, 2016

The American International Group Inc. has spent more than $430 million over two years to upgrade worldwide offices with energy efficient lighting and sustainability manufactured products.

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US ranks 8th for energy efficiency efforts among world's top energy consuming countries

July 22, 2016

The U.S. has made improvements in energy efficiency policies and performance in 2015, but still has a number of areas for improvement, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

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Famous NYC building owner goes all-in on energy efficiency, reports $10M in annual savings

By Amy Poszywak   |  July 21, 2016

SL Green Realty has invested more than $44 million in energy efficiency projects since 2010 that have made some of New York City's most iconic buildings greener.

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Utilizing on-bill financing, California grocer rolls out energy-saving refrigeration upgrades

July 21, 2016

A 52,000 square-foot grocery store in a small California city has adopted a number of new energy-saving technologies with the help of its electric utility, Pacific Gas and Electric.

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'Part deux' of Tesla's master plan includes solar, semi trucks, mass transit

July 21, 2016

A decade after Elon Musk wrote out his "master plan" for Tesla, the CEO has penned 'part deux' of that plan, outlining a future that goes far beyond the integration of solar-plus-storage.

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Google improves power usage efficiency 15% at data centers after AI deployment

July 20, 2016

The next generation of energy efficiency may have just arrived.

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Glass manufacturing segment of Ardagh Group announces Energy Star recognition

July 20, 2016

A division of Ardagh Group, which makes glass containers for the U.S. food and beverage industries, said July 12 it has received four plant certifications from the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program.

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Global carbon reduction budget helps Nissan tackle energy efficiency, save millions

By Amy Poszywak   |  July 19, 2016

Nissan in 2012 set aside a global corporate budget for carbon-reduction initiatives, opening the door to $4.7 million worth of energy efficiency projects in the U.S. alone.

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Reno resort joins group of Nevada casinos looking to unbundle utility service

July 19, 2016

Las Vegas-based utility NV Energy Inc. may be on its way to losing another large power customer.

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NextEra terminates bid for Hawaiian Electric after regulators reject $4.3B deal

July 18, 2016

Hawaii's aggressive renewable energy targets were front and center throughout the lengthy regulatory review process for NextEra's now-cancelled bid for Hawaiian Electric.

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Global energy efficiency retrofits for buildings on the rise, report finds

July 18, 2016

Global revenue for energy efficiency retrofits in commercial buildings is expected to grow from $71.4 billion in 2016 to $100.8 billion in 2025, according to a report from Navigant Research.

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Trump would be only world leader to deny climate science; Pokemon are taking over power plants

July 16, 2016

It's the weekend! Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.

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How Renewable Energy Certificates Make a Difference

July 15, 2016

In this two-page primer, the Center for Resource Solutions explains the benefits and impact of renewable energy credits, or RECs.

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Additionality and Renewable Energy Certificates

July 15, 2016

In this fact sheet, the Center for Resource Solutions addresses the value of renewable energy credits claims and the concept of additionality, a term often used by corporations in markets for tradable greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.

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USDA commits nearly $55M for renewable energy, efficiency projects at small businesses, farms

July 15, 2016

Big names like Apple, Google and Wal-Mart are often credited for accelerating corporate adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, but the Fortune 100s aren't the only ones in on the action.

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Energy efficiency initiatives help Michigan casino save 1.3 kWh, earn governor's recognition

July 15, 2016

After making a number of large-scale energy improvements, Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey, Mich., was recently selected as one of two finalists for the state's 2016 Governor's Energy Excellence Awards.

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Raytheon sets energy efficiency targets higher with new, long-term road map

July 14, 2016

Following decades of energy conservation accomplishments, Raytheon recently set its eyes higher, outlining a new longer-term vision for its energy program.

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Plans for an 'off-grid' residential complex scrapped by NYC developer

July 14, 2016

The developer of residential complex in New York City that was intended to be energy independent has cancelled the project, citing the expiration of a key tax incentive.

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Clean Edge adds 4 newcomers to list of 37 corporate clean energy leaders

July 14, 2016

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., VF Corp. and Wells Fargo and Co. have been added to Clean Edge's corporate clean energy leaders list, while one company was removed.

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Switch goes after Nevada regulators, NV Energy for $30M, permission to exit service

July 13, 2016

Las Vegas-based data center company Switch, which was denied permission to leave its electric utility in 2015, has filed a lawsuit against that utility and its state regulators.

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IKEA to complement solar with fuel cell systems at 4 California stores

July 13, 2016

Following the success of an initial fuel cell system at one of its San Francisco area stores, IKEA on July 13 announced plans to install additional systems at four other California stores.

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MGM, Wynn move forward with plans to stop buying power from NV Energy

July 12, 2016

MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts have complied with necessary steps to proceed with plans to stop purchasing power from NV Energy.

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EIA data show global energy intensity on the decline

July 12, 2016

Worldwide energy intensity, measured as energy consumption per unit of gross domestic product, decreased by nearly one-third between 1990 and 2015, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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Kroger sets goal to reduce energy consumption 40% by 2020

July 11, 2016

In outlining a number of new sustainability goals, supermarket chain The Kroger Co. has committed to reducing its cumulative energy consumption 20% by 2020 from a 2000 baseline.

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Largest 500 global companies make strides toward GHG reductions; others lag behind

July 11, 2016

While the largest 500 companies in the world have decoupled their growth from their greenhouse gas emissions, other large emitters have yet to follow, according to a new report.

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